CMT

$20.51 - $22.66 / hour

Overview

Benedictine, where your potential can thrive…come join us.

The Certified Medication Technician (CMT) is responsible for providing compassionate and empathetic resident care while performing medication administration and various treatments under the direction of the licensed nurse. As part of our team, you will play an important role in ensuring our residents are safe, cared for and feel at home.

Responsibilities

The CMT completes assigned tasks to ensure timely, efficient and safe resident care.
The CMT communicates and interacts with patients, residents, families, and other health team members to assure resident safety and well-being.

Qualifications

In good standing with the State Nursing Assistant Registry
Meet state requirements for medication administration
Have good communication skills
Ability to read, write and communicate in English
Previous hospital or long term care experience preferred
BLS Certification.

Benedictine and our Ministry partners are a non-profit senior care organization founded by the sisters of St. Scholastica that operates on four core values: Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. We pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of associates, with outstanding hearts. Our focus is to provide a comforting and empowering culture for our residents and our team members, to help you grow and succeed. With opportunities available throughout the upper Midwest, we need big hearts like yours!

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly

Salary Range

$20.51-22.66 per hour

Benefits Statement

A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.

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